New Year, New Decade, New Gig

Yes, it’s 2014, another new year underway. And on top of that, I just celebrated a BIG birthday. Well, you’re only as young as you feel, right? And I still feel like I’m 21. Okay, maybe 31. And, just to pile on, my daughter Ali celebrates a big birthday this month too–she is leaving her teenage years behind and starting a new decade as well. Wow. read more

December has arrived, and with it all the holiday parties and festivities and fun with family and friends…not to mention food and spirits! This is a busy time of year, and I hope you’ll keep the stress at bay along the way–I try not to worry about keeping up with anyone else, and just do what I can do. read more

What a month October was! From the Great American Beer Fest to Cleveland Beer Week, and then a trip to Northern California– there was a lot of beer to be consumed and fun to be had! Paul and I had more than our share, that’s for sure. Our third GABF in a row, we only made it to the Friday session this time around. read more

Things are moving along with New Albion Brewing, and I recently shared the latest with writer Doug Trattner. Check out this article in Cleveland Scene Magazine: The Brewer’s Daughter Renee DeLuca inherits the keys to America’s oldest craft beer In 1978, a copy of the Washington Post landed on the front steps of Renee DeLuca’s childhood home in D.C. as it did every weekend. read more